{{tnr}}'''Linda Newell''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Colorado State Senate]], representing District 26. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

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Newell earned her Certificate as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from Registered Organization Development Professionals. She then received her BA from the University of California, Irvine.

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==Biography==

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Newell earned her Certificate as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from Registered Organization Development Professionals and her B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. Her professional experience includes working as a Business Consultant in Human Resources/Corporate Education/Workforce Development.

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Newell is a Business Consultant in Human Resources/Corporate Education/Workforce Development.

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==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newell served on the following committees:

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* [[Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate]]

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{{Committee Assignments

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* [[Judiciary Committee, Colorado Senate]]

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|State = Colorado

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* [[Local Government Committee, Colorado Senate]]

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|year = 2013

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Health and Human Services

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|Chair1 = Vice Chair

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|Committee2 = Legislative Council

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|Joint2 = Yes

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==Elections==

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===2011-2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newell served on these committees:

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===2010===

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|State = Colorado

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|year = 2011

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Health and Human Services

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|Chair1 = Vice Chair

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|Committee2 = Judiciary

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:: ''See also: [[Colorado State Senate elections, 2010]]''

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===2009-2010===

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In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Newell served on these committees:

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Newell's seat is not up for election in 2010.

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State = Colorado

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|year = 2009

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Health and Human Services

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|Committee2 = Judiciary

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|Committee3 = Local Government

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===2008===

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==Elections==

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===2012===

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:: ''See also: [[Colorado State Senate elections, 2012]]''

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Newell won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Colorado State Senate elections, 2012|Colorado State Senate]] District 26. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated [[Dave Kerber]] ([[Republican|R]]) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. <ref>''Colorado Secretary of State,'' - 2012 Primary Candidate List</ref><ref>[http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/2012/primary/ColoradoReport.html ''Colorado Secretary of State,'' Official Primary Election Results]</ref>

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{{Election box 2012

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|Chamber= Colorado State Senate, District 26, General Election

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|party1=Democratic

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|party2=Republican

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|winner1 =Linda Newell

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|Inc1 =Y

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|candidate2 =Dave Kerber

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|votes1 =38744

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|votes2 =32890

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===2008===

On November 4, 2008, Newell was elected to the 26th District Seat in the [[Colorado State Senate]], defeating opponent Lauri Clapp (R).<ref>[http://www.elections.colorado.gov/Content/Documents/2008_Abstract.pdf 2008 election results, Colorado]</ref>

On November 4, 2008, Newell was elected to the 26th District Seat in the [[Colorado State Senate]], defeating opponent Lauri Clapp (R).<ref>[http://www.elections.colorado.gov/Content/Documents/2008_Abstract.pdf 2008 election results, Colorado]</ref>

Biography

Newell earned her Certificate as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from Registered Organization Development Professionals and her B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. Her professional experience includes working as a Business Consultant in Human Resources/Corporate Education/Workforce Development.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newell served on the following committees:

2008

On November 4, 2008, Newell was elected to the 26th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Lauri Clapp (R).[3]

Newell raised $60,609 for her campaign, while Clapp raised $49,692.[4]

Colorado State Senate, District 26 (2008)

Candidates

Votes

Linda Newell (D)

30,408

Lauri Clapp (R)

30,215

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Newell is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Newell raised a total of $270,638 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[5]